| Agent Name |
Rubidium |
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| CAS Number |
7440-17-7 |
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| Formula |
Rb |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Rubidium [UN1423] [Dangerous when wet]; UN1423; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Elements, Metallic |
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| Description |
A soft and silver-like metal; Tarnishes in air; Reacts violently with water; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in electronics; [CAMEO] Mineral sources include lepidolite, carnallite, pollucite, and natural springs and brines; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
A very reactive alkali metal similar to potassium and cesium; [Sax] Reacts with air and water and must be stored in kerosene or similar liquid; Metal can cause serious skin burns; [Hawley] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 39.5 deg C; [Sax] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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